Alex Samuel Cloud

With deep sadness, the Cloud and Kent family announces the passing of Alex Samuel Cloud on August 13, 2024 in Durango, Colorado at the age of 58. He was born to Elliot Cloud and Phoebe Kent on March 29, 1966.

 He was a member of the Southern Ute Tribe where he served nine years on the Southern Ute Tribal Council and three of those years as the Vice Chairman. He was also valued member of the community and held several positions within the tribe, but most notably he ran the tribes recreation department for several years prior to becoming council member. He was an avid softball player and basketball player, but during his time in the recreation department he organized many tournaments where he developed relationships with the oldest to the youngest and from far and near. Alex was a pillar of strength, known for his vast knowledge of tribal history, including culture and governmental. He was the family's spiritual support. When asked for prayers he never turned anyone down. This was something he learned from his beloved grandfather Bonny Kent who was a roper and cattleman, served on Southern Ute Tribal Council, and was a role model and father figure for Alex growing up, along with his passion to keep his Ute identity and culture alive. 

He was proceeded in death by his father Elliot Cloud, sisters Lucinda Cloud and Ramona Monaco, paternal grandparents Mr.&Mrs Julius and Mollie Cloud, Maternal grandparents Mr & Mrs Bonny and Essie Kent and Chief of Police uncle Elwood Kent. Alex is leaving behind two daughters, Somer and Jada Cloud along his mother Phoebe Kent and siblings Lambert Cloud and Bennet Monarco, nephew Jaiden Williams and uncle Richard Kent. 

A visitation will be at Hood Mortuary Chapel 12:00 - 4:30 on Wednesday 21, 2024 a wake will take place at the Southern Ute Chapel Wednesday evening August 21, 2024 . A Rosary will be held at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church on August 22 at 9 AM followed by the funeral service. His final resting place will be at Ouray cemetery.